The best things to do in Abu Dhabi this week, including breakfast deals, staycations, and easy midweek dining plans
Looking for things to do this week in Abu Dhabi? This one covers slow mornings, midweek treats and easy escapes that do not need much planning. You can work by the beach, stretch out over breakfast or book something that feels like a proper reset. It is the kind of week that makes staying in the city feel like a good idea.
Work near water
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There is a certain kind of quiet on Saadiyat Beach Club that makes emails feel less painful. The sand is soft, the water shifts between pale and deep blue, and the city noise fades out. This new weekday setup turns that calm into a working day, with cabanas, Wi-Fi and charging points ready to go. You start with breakfast or roll into lunch, and somewhere between replies and calls, it stops feeling like work.
Location: Saadiyat Beach Club
Time: Monday to Thursday, from 10am
Cost: From Dhs699
Contact: (02) 656 3500
Breakfast deal with a view
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If you are going to do breakfast, you might as well do it properly. Shangri-La’s Mimosa Morning Club leans into long, slow mornings with a buffet that covers everything from Arabic classics to Asian dishes and live stations. You can go light, or you can stack your plate and go back again. Once you are done, you head straight to the pool or beach and stretch the morning out a little longer.
Location: Sofra bld, Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri
Time: Daily, 6am to 10:30am
Cost: Dhs142 per person
Contact: (02) 509 8555
Pasta and vino night
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Mondays need help, and this one comes with carbs and a glass in hand. Sacci at Abu Dhabi Golf Resort keeps things simple with a pasta of your choice paired with wine or a soft drink. It is easy, relaxed, and exactly the kind of dinner you want when the week is just getting started. Go for something classic and let the evening do its thing.
Location: Abu Dhabi Golf Resort
Time: Monday, 6pm to 10:30pm
Cost: From Dhs99
Contact: (056) 536 2230
Steak night worth showing up for
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This is not your average Tuesday dinner. Hunter & Barrel is serving Mayura fillet, known for its rich marbling and deep flavour, paired with fries and Café de Paris sauce. It comes with wine and feels like a proper treat in the middle of the week. Book ahead, because this one does not stay quiet for long.
Location: Hunter & Barrel, Yas Bay Waterfront
Time: Every Tuesday
Cost: Dhs699
Contact: (02) 886 8299
Tacos and tequila fix
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Some Tuesdays call for something louder. This deal brings three tacos and three tequilas to the table for under Dhs100, which is hard to argue with. It is casual, a little chaotic in the best way, and built for catching up with friends. Go hungry and stay a while.
Location: Abu Dhabi Golf Resort
Time: Tuesday, 3pm to 11pm
Cost: From Dhs99
Contact: (056) 539 6794
Beach Rotana staycation
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If you need a reset but do not want the airport, this works. Beach Rotana keeps it easy with beach access, dining options and everything close enough to walk. Families get extra value with kids staying, dining and playing for free. It is a quick switch off without leaving the city.
Location: Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi
Contact: (02) 697 9000
Reset at The Pearl Spa
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This is where you go when your shoulders are carrying the week. The Pearl Spa at Four Seasons keeps things focused with a tension relief massage followed by a hydrating facial. It is calm, polished and quietly indulgent. You walk out lighter, and your skin looks like it had a good night’s sleep.
Location: Four Seasons Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island
Time: Daily
Cost: From Dhs770
Contact: (02) 333 2500
Business lunch at Cafe Milano
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Lunch meetings feel different when the food is this good. Cafe Milano serves a rotating Italian menu that keeps things fresh without overcomplicating it. You can go for two courses or stretch to three and take your time. It is polished, easy to settle into, and a solid excuse to step away from your desk.
Location: Four Seasons Abu Dhabi
Time: Monday to Friday, 12pm to 5pm
Cost: Dhs175 for two courses, Dhs195 for three
Contact: (02) 333 2444
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